📢 Ammouta Announces Al Ahly Starting XI
Al Ahly head coach Hussein Ammouta has revealed the starting lineup for Wednesday’s match against Petro Asyut in the opening round of the Egypt Capital Cup group stage.
The match is scheduled for 5:00 PM Cairo time at Al Salam Stadium, as Al Ahly begin their campaign in the competition.
The fixture is also an important opportunity for Ammouta to give several players valuable minutes and assess their readiness, particularly with the Cairo derby against Zamalek approaching in the Egyptian Premier League.
⭐ Benjedida Leads the Attack
The lineup features Hamza Alaa in goal, while Moroccan forward Sofiane Benjedida starts up front alongside Tahr Mohamed Taha and Hussein El Shahat.
Al Ahly’s starting XI is:
Goalkeeper: Hamza Alaa.
Defense: Ahmed Eid – Achraf Dari – Yassin Marei – Tawfik Mohamed.
Midfield: Ali Mahmoud – Mohamed Magdy Afsha – Ahmed Reda.
Attack: Tahr Mohamed Taha – Hussein El Shahat – Sofiane Benjedida.
🔥 Ammouta Rotates Ahead of the Derby
The lineup reflects Ammouta’s intention to use the Capital Cup to prepare more players and maintain squad readiness, particularly with several international players absent during this period.
The match also offers an opportunity for players who have not featured regularly to prove themselves and strengthen their chances of earning more playing time ahead of a demanding run of fixtures.
Al Ahly had previously announced a 21-man squad for the game, including Mohamed El Shenawy, Achraf Bencharki, Akram Tawfik, Omar El Sayeed, Afsha, Hamza Alaa and Benjedida, alongside several younger players.
🏟️ Al Ahly Begin Their Capital Cup Campaign
The Petro Asyut match marks the beginning of Al Ahly’s Egypt Capital Cup campaign, with the team competing in a group featuring Petro Asyut, El Gouna, ENPPI and Al Mokawloon Al Arab.
The Red Devils will be looking for a positive opening result while using the competition to improve match fitness and evaluate their squad depth before returning to the intensity of league action.
⚽ A Big Opportunity for Benjedida
Much of the attention will be on Sofiane Benjedida, who has been trusted to lead the attack.
The Moroccan forward will be looking to make the most of his starting opportunity and provide the attacking impact Al Ahly need, while also giving Ammouta another option ahead of the crucial matches later in the season.
🏆 Al Ahly Target a Strong Start
The Red Devils will be aiming to leave Al Salam Stadium with maximum benefit from the game, both in terms of the result and the performances of the players given an opportunity.
With the derby against Zamalek approaching, the Capital Cup provides Ammouta with an important platform to fine-tune his squad and assess his options.
Do you expect Sofiane Benjedida to take advantage of the opportunity and lead Al Ahly to a strong start in the Egypt Capital Cup? ⚽
